A Guide Book of Half Cents and Large Cents, 1st Edition
Title | A Guide Book of Half Cents and Large Cents, 1st Edition PDF eBook |
Author | Q. David Bowers |
Publisher | Whitman Publishing |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2015-07-07 |
Genre | Antiques & Collectibles |
ISBN | 9780794843168 |
Volume #19 in Whitman's best-selling Bowers Series covers two of the earliest U.S. coin denominations: half cents and large cents. These classic copper coins were made from 1793 into the late 1850s. In this colorfully illustrated book, America's popular early coppers are given the famous Q. David Bowers treatment: insightful study, rich historical background, and detailed data analysis. Bowersthe "Dean of American Numismatics" and the most prolific numismatic author of all timetells you everything you need to know to be a smart collector: how to evaluate quality, determine value, understand the market, and make good buys. Along the way, he explains why, in all of American coinage, half cents and large cents possess a special charm. You'll learn how the history of the developing nation shaped the coins' designs and production, and the effects the War of 1812 and other national events on their coinage. Bowers provides a wealth of information on each issue: mintages, existing populations, grading standards, values, auction records, keys to collecting and more. Historical background sets the coins in the broader context of American life from the 1790s through the 1850s. Hundreds of full-color images, careful analysis, and Bowers' engaging style make this book a treat for anyone interested in our nation's early history.
A Guide Book of Flying Eagle and Indian Head Cents
Title | A Guide Book of Flying Eagle and Indian Head Cents PDF eBook |
Author | Richard Snow |
Publisher | Whitman Publishing |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2009 |
Genre | Antiques & Collectibles |
ISBN | 9780794828318 |
At head of title: The official red book.
Whitman Encyclopedia of Colonial and Early American Coins
Title | Whitman Encyclopedia of Colonial and Early American Coins PDF eBook |
Author | Q. David Bowers |
Publisher | Whitman Publishing |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2009 |
Genre | Coins |
ISBN | 9780794825416 |
The coins and tokens of colonial America and the early United States present a unique chronicle of our nation's birth. This comprehensive guide provides an authoritative reference on all pre-Federal coinage.
United States Copper Cents, 1816-1857
Title | United States Copper Cents, 1816-1857 PDF eBook |
Author | Howard Rounds Newcomb |
Publisher | |
Pages | 308 |
Release | 2013-06 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9781258761691 |
Penny Whimsy
Title | Penny Whimsy PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 1958 |
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The Cherrypickers' Guide to Rare Die Varieties
Title | The Cherrypickers' Guide to Rare Die Varieties PDF eBook |
Author | Bill Fivaz |
Publisher | |
Pages | 305 |
Release | 1994 |
Genre | Coins |
ISBN | 9780943161570 |
A Guide Book of United States Type Coins
Title | A Guide Book of United States Type Coins PDF eBook |
Author | Q. David Bowers |
Publisher | |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2008 |
Genre | Coins, American |
ISBN | 9780794822835 |
2nd Edition. This comprehensive 288-page full-color book details how to begin the ideal numismatic pursuit: a collection of United States coins by type. Major updates to the 2nd edition are: new market values, new certified-coin population data, updated "Market Price Performance" charts, new coins, new section on "Great Collectors and Collections of the Past", new historical illustrations, updated auction records and a bullion-value chart. Whether you decide to collect from the beginning of United States coins in the late 1700s, or if you choose coins from the 1800s and 1900s, this book will provide you the reference tools you need: mintages, grades, collecting tips, prices, and more, all in one essential historical reference and price guide. Author: Q. David Bowers